Desensitization, Psychologic
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A behavior therapy technique in which deep muscle relaxation is used to inhibit the effects of graded anxiety-evoking stimuli.
| Descriptor ID |
D003887
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F04.754.137.506
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| Concept/Terms |
Desensitization, Psychologic- Desensitization, Psychologic
- Psychologic Desensitization
- Psychological Desensitization
- Desensitization, Psychological
- Desensitization (Psychology)
- Desensitizations (Psychology)
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Desensitization, Psychologic" by people in Profiles.
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A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of N-acetylcysteine plus imaginal desensitization for nicotine-dependent pathological gamblers. J Clin Psychiatry. 2014 Jan; 75(1):39-45.
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Neurobiological considerations in understanding behavioral treatments for pathological gambling. Psychol Addict Behav. 2013 Jun; 27(2):380-92.
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A 6-month follow-up of imaginal desensitization plus motivational interviewing in the treatment of pathological gambling. Ann Clin Psychiatry. 2011 Feb; 23(1):3-10.
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Imaginal desensitisation plus motivational interviewing for pathological gambling: randomised controlled trial. Br J Psychiatry. 2009 Sep; 195(3):266-7.
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Applications of experimental psychopathology in psychiatric rehabilitation. Schizophr Bull. 1986; 12(4):560-77.